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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,962.16, 82,759.20 and 35,769.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,962.16, 82,759.20 and 35,769.08 is: 49,368.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,962.16 : 82,759.20 = 35,769.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,962.16/82,759.20 = 35,769.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,962.16x = 82,759.20 × 35,769.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,962.16x = 2,960,220,445.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,960,220,445.54/59,962.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,368.14

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